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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.08, 13,737.08 and 2,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.08, 13,737.08 and 2,583.72 is: 3,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.08 : 13,737.08 = 2,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.08/13,737.08 = 2,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.08x = 13,737.08 × 2,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.08x = 35,492,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,755.42/9,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.15

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